About GoZERO

Our Mission

Improve our environment, strengthen our communities, and change how we think about food, soil, and health.

At GoZERO, we are guided by a simple conviction: we don’t inherit the Earth from our ancestors - we borrow it from our children. That belief shapes how we approach food waste, soil health, and our responsibility to the communities we serve.

We see food scraps not as something to discard, but as something to restore. When organic material is diverted from landfills and returned to the soil, it reduces emissions, rebuilds nutrients, and strengthens the land that supports us all.

Founder & Executive Director

GoZERO was founded in 2014 by David Andre, whose roots in composting run deep. Raised on Andre Farms in Wauseon, Ohio - a family operation with decades of composting experience -David grew up understanding the connection between healthy soil and healthy communities.

With a background in User Experience (UX) design, David brings both agricultural knowledge and systems thinking to GoZERO’s work. His focus is simple: create reliable, accessible composting solutions that communities can depend on. Under his leadership, GoZERO has grown into a regional partner serving businesses, schools, municipalities, and residents across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Building Composting That Works for Communities

GoZERO began by solving a practical challenge: making food scrap collection dependable and easy. Over time, that work has expanded into a broader commitment: supporting communities with the tools, training, and infrastructure needed to make composting successful for the long term.

We prioritize clean operations, clear communication, and steady service because composting only works when it works consistently. Whether through commercial collection, community drop-off stations, or educational programs, our goal is to make responsible food waste diversion approachable and sustainable.

Stewardship for the Next Generation

Composting is more than a service; it is a shared act of stewardship. Through partnerships, workshops, and community engagement, we help neighbors, organizations, and local leaders turn intention into daily practice.

By combining agricultural roots with a commitment to community, GoZERO works to ensure that the food we grow and enjoy today becomes the soil that sustains tomorrow.